Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Review

Introduction The Galaxy Watch Active2 is the latest smartwatch from Samsung targeting the fitness conscious audience while being largely similar to the standard Galaxy Watch. The Galaxy Watch Active2 runs on Samsung's Tizen platform and comes in both LTE and non-cellular variants. It comes in two metal finish options with multiple colors and strap choices. The Galaxy Watch Active2 is more expensive than the standard Galaxy Watch and does feature a few improvements. We got the silver stainless steel version with LTE and spent the last few weeks using it as our main smartwatch. Setting...

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Huawei signs deal with TomTom for maps and services

It seems that every time we turn around lately there is a new development to the Huawei/US saga to analyse and report on. The Chinese giant is definitely moving fast when it comes to adapting and finding alternative solutions and approaches. Probably a necessity, if it wants to keep moving such impressive numbers in stock as it currently is and exist on the Western smartphone scene. Puns aside, there really is no sunny sky readily apparent on the geopolitical forecast, yet Huawei has been flexing some muscle lately when it comes to coping and independence. The latest move in this...

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Xiaomi Mi 10 banner reveals design and February 11 announcement date

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Oppo Find X2 full display specs leak, including 120Hz refresh rate

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Samsung Galaxy A60 and M40 may also get Android 10 a little bit ahead of schedule

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Android R spotted running on Google Pixel 4

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New Honor handset gets certified, likely a V30 Lite

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